DAVE911.COM: 2006/10/22

Friday, October 27, 2006

Officer Mary Smith

Fairfield Police Department

Officer Mary Smith was laid to rest yesterday in a beautiful ceremony that was covered live on television. After the funeral service in Bessemer, Officer Mary Smith was taken to Elmwood Cemetery in a procession that stretched for miles.

There was an enormous turn out for the service with departments from all over the state represented, as well as Tennessee, Mississippi, Georgia and Washington DC... just to name a few.

A fund has been established at Amsouth Bank for Officer Mary Smith's daughter. Donations can be made at any Amsouth Bank branch. http://www.amsouth.com

God rest her soul and comfort her family. She will be missed.

Monday, October 23, 2006

2 Fairfield Officers Down

Fairfield Police Department

Two Fairfield Police Officers were shot while responding to a call in the 5400 block of Avenue H in Fairfield this morning. Both were transported to University Hospital.

Officer Mary Smith lost her life in the line of duty. Officer Smith had just retired from the Birmingham Police Department's West Precinct after a 21 year career. She had been with Fairfield Police Department for about 2 months. There has been nothing but praise for her life and career.

Officer Erick Burpo, also a Marine, had surgery for gunshot wounds he received to the leg. His condition is not thought to be life threatening.

Please remember Officer Erick Burpo in your prayers, as well as, Officer Smith's soul and both of the Officers' families and fellow Officers.

God rest her soul. She will be missed.

Funeral arrangements have been tentatively made for this Friday at 12 Noon.

New Bethlehem Baptist Church
1730 11th Ave North
Bessemer, AL (map)

Video of the hunt for suspects.

Scene of the shooting...